Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving which takes place after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to donate their time and money to charitable causes. It’s one of the biggest chances for nonprofits to highlight their missions, boosts donations, and gain some new supporters. There’s plenty of ways to take part here in South Mississippi, such as giving money and donations,…
We’re starting off the week on a high note as one of our local football programs made history and is continuing to write their story in the record books. The Gautier Gators defeated Brookhaven last Friday with a final score of 37-35. Not only did they punch their ticket to the 2024 State Championship, but they also claimed their very…
Almost done with our chilly weather… for now. Tonight and tomorrow night lows will be in the upper 30s. Potential for frost for our counties to the north. During the day will be nice for Tuesday with clear skies and highs in the low 60s. Wednesday cloud cover returns as high pressure will be in the gulf aiding moisture and…
A traffic reminder now for drivers in Hancock County. Exit 16 in Diamondhead closed earlier this morning as work is done to transform the ramp from one lane to two. The work affecting the exit ramp for I-10 headed west. That work is expected to take up to six weeks to finish. Detour signage will be in place, drivers should…
It’s that time of year and the Salvation Army has set up its Red Kettles around South Mississippi. The effort raises money so the Salvation Army can help people with food, shelter, toy drives, and emergency assistance. Major Jerry Friday is in studio to tell us more. For more information, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Red Kettle…
Ocean Springs police responded to two shootings on Sunday with one of the suspects still on the loose. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is in Ocean Springs with more. Ocean Springs Police are investigating a late-night shooting at the Blu Heat Hookah Lounge that apparently started over a botched robbery. Officers responded about 10:22 p.m. to the lounge about a…
Holly Bond and Dr. Christen Duhe are in studio to talk about the Stone County Community Fund’s online campaign for Giving Tuesday. Click here for more information. Categories: Community Headlines
It’s the holiday season and there are lots of events coming up in the next few weeks to appeal to shoppers, the community, and the kids. It all kicked off the Friday after Thanksgiving with the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park in Gulfport. The light show runs daily, weather permitting, through December 31st expect Christmas Day. A…
Another new week means another entry of New Music Monday! In entertainment news, Kesha creates a record label, Canadian singer Jesse Roper releases two new songs, and one Christmas song turns 40 this year. Entertainment reporter Brent Evans has the breakdown. Categories: Entertainment, Featured, News Tags: christmas, Christmas song, entertainment, Jesse Roper, Kesha, new music monday
It was clear and frosty across South MS once again, a continuation of the dry weather we saw move in after last week’s front. Our afternoon highs will be a bit up and down over the next few days, but you can expect those chilly, frosty lows to continue for most of the week thanks to some reinforcing cool, dry…
Freeze Warning for Stone, George, and Pearl River counties also, portions of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected for inland areas in south MS. some precautions to take are check on the elderly, have plants/ vegetation sensitive to cold indoors or covered , and keep the pets inside. the stretch of cool weather looks…
The Poplarville Hornets hit the road to Forest for the 4A South State Title game. After an exciting matchup, the Hornets are headed to the State Championship! Poplarville defeats Forest with a final score of 24-21. Poplarville will play for the 4A State Championship next Saturday, December 7th at 3:30 at The Rock in Hattiesburg. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local…
The Gautier Gators hosted the Brookhaven Panthers in a 5A south state matchup on Friday night. The Gators came out on top of the back-and-forth matchup 37-35 and will play for the schools first-ever state championship on Friday, Dec. 6th at 7:30. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: 5A South State, Friday Night Showcase, Gautier Gators, high school…
Picayune in their fourth-straight South State title matchup as they host the undefeated Hattiesburg High Tigers. When both teams are full of talent, they’ll be full of scoring. The Maroon Tide’s season unfortunately ends here as they fall to Hattiesburg 35-39. What an absolutely outstanding season by Picayune! We know they’ll be back strong next year. Categories: Friday Night Showcase,…
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds hosted the 11-1 Brandon Bulldogs at Greyhound Stadium on Friday for a 7A south state matchup. It was a close game for the first three quarters, but in the end it was the Bulldogs who came out on top 31-13. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: 7A south state, Friday Night Showcase, High School…
Vinyl lovers across South Mississippi hit the town Friday to grab discount records. National Record Store Day is a celebration of indie records. Special discounts on vinyl-only are available in select stores across the country each year on this day. Many record stores across the coast and the country will continue to offer big deals and discounts through the weekend….
Gulfport Premium Outlets opened at 6 Friday morning to accommodate Black Friday shoppers. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter was in the mix of the shopping craze and gives us the story. Categories: Local News, News Tags: black friday, Gulfport, gulfport premium outlets, shopping
WXXV News 25’s Ansley Brent is celebrating her third South State on the Mississippi Coast. She gives a preview of Picayune versus Hattiesburg. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: hattiesburg, high school football, picayune, south state
Today is the day high school football fans in South Mississippi have been waiting for all week, the Gulf Coast has four teams competing in South State. Ocean Springs is led by Head Coach Jake Bramlett and three-star Sharroid Whitehead on the offensive side of the ball. The Greyhounds come in to their South State matchup winners of their last…
The Catholic Diocese in Biloxi is hosting an Advent Concert Service on Saturday, December 7th. Terry Maddox joins Everett Ganier Jr. in the WXXV News 25 studio to give everyone the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Advent Concert Service, biloxi, Catholic, Catholic Diocese in Biloxi
When asked about Picayune Memorial, it doesn’t take long for someone to mention their outstanding football program, and when asked what makes them so great, 9 times out of 10 they’ll say it’s their prestigious running back room that’s dominated competition for the last four years. This year the tide is relying on thunder and lightning, better known as Darrell…
Deon Jones is a Mississippi native who appeared on The Voice earlier this month… Jones joining Team Reba before being stolen by Team Gwen. He joins WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. in the studio to talk about Jones’ time on the show. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Deon Jones, Team Gwen, Team Reba, The Voice
Yesterday’s front didn’t bring much rain, but things are cooling quickly as we finish off the week and head into the weekend. In fact, we have I believe our first Freeze Warnings since winter early this year for tonight/tomorrow morning in George and Stone Counties. We’ll likely see some frostiness along the coast as well, so it’s a night you’ll…
Entertainment reporter Brent Evans brings you an inside look into Record Store Day Black Friday, and showcases some of the new music you can grab on vinyl. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Record Store Day